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Walsh: 'Hosting the World Cup will unify Australian football'

Walsh: 'Hosting the World Cup will unify Australian football'

Matildas legend Sarah Walsh has done it all at international level, but still can't put into words what it would mean to see the Matildas walk out to a packed home crowd in the 2023 World Cup. 14 Jun 2020
Hosting a World Cup will 'accelerate our game like nothing else'

Hosting a World Cup will 'accelerate our game like nothing else'

The general manager of Australia and New Zealand's World Cup bid has spoken about both the logistics and expected ramifications of winning the hosting rights. 14 Jun 2020
Trailblazing football president says OZ / NZ World Cup would be 'a historic tournament of firsts'

Trailblazing football president says OZ / NZ World Cup would be 'a historic tournament of firsts'

One of the only female football presidents in the world says that the Australian and New Zealand AsOne 2023 World Cup bid ticks every box. 14 Jun 2020
Simon: 'I would tell myself, it's not going to be an easy road'

Simon: 'I would tell myself, it's not going to be an easy road'

Kyah Simon's frank and insightful Q&A session with young fans gives a sense of perspective on the Matildas' veterans journey so far. 14 Jun 2020
W-League's only female coach on the 'opportunities and ramifications' in football's future

W-League's only female coach on the 'opportunities and ramifications' in football's future

Newcastle Jets stand-in head coach Ashley Wilson is leading a growing crop of promising women coaches in Australian football and is full of praise for the pathway the W-League has provided for women. 14 Jun 2020
'Rio wasn't great': Aussie Javelin champion named Athlete of the Year

'Rio wasn't great': Aussie Javelin champion named Athlete of the Year

Australian Javelin Champion Kelsey-Lee Barber was named the Athletics Athlete of the Year. 13 Jun 2020
Who should win W-League Young Player of the Year?

Who should win W-League Young Player of the Year?

Four deserving players are currently nominated for Westfield W-League Young Footballer of the Year 2019-20. 13 Jun 2020
Nikou: Legacy potential boosting Aus/NZ Women's World Cup bid

Nikou: Legacy potential boosting Aus/NZ Women's World Cup bid

FFA Chairman Chris Nikou believes the legacy that a Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand would leave on South East Asia and the Pacific has the trans-Tasman bid well placed in the race to win the rights to stage the tournament.  12 Jun 2020
States face off over Home of the Matildas

States face off over Home of the Matildas

Football Victoria believes the first stage of their Home of the Matildas could be complete before Australia and New Zealand potentially host the Women's World Cup in 2023. 11 Jun 2020
A-League club aiming to start new W-League team

A-League club aiming to start new W-League team

Wellington Phoenix say the time is right field a team in Australia's W-League to open a professional pathway for Kiwi and Pacific-based players. 11 Jun 2020
FIFA gives Oz/NZ World Cup bid a glowing report

FIFA gives Oz/NZ World Cup bid a glowing report

Australia's bid to co-host the 2023 Women's World Cup with New Zealand has been boosted by a favourable FIFA bid evaluation report. 11 Jun 2020
Women’s football will rise again insists Cannuli

Women’s football will rise again insists Cannuli

Former Matilda and current Western Sydney Wanderers W-League assistant coach, Catherine Cannuli, is confident women’s football in Australia will overcome the many challenges that lay ahead. 11 Jun 2020
OP: Neymar earned more than every female footballer combined. How do we change this?

OP: Neymar earned more than every female footballer combined. How do we change this?

There are professional footballers and then there are professional women’s footballers. 11 Jun 2020
How strong is our bid for the World Cup really?

How strong is our bid for the World Cup really?

Lessons have been learned after a disastrous effort to host the 2022 Men’s World Cup (there are no expensive videos of animated kangaroos and Paul Hogan) but what will FIFA be looking for in its next host and how optimistic can we be? 11 Jun 2020
10 reasons to watch AFLW next season

10 reasons to watch AFLW next season

How often do you get the chance to be part of history? Since its inception, the AFLW has literally evolved in leaps and bounds. But next season will be its best yet, so there's never been a better time to pick a team. 10 Jun 2020
Evian Championship cancelled due to virus

Evian Championship cancelled due to virus

The Evian Championship, one of five women's golf major tournaments, has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 10 Jun 2020
'More consistent across the quarter': Melbourne Vixens 2020 Preview

'More consistent across the quarter': Melbourne Vixens 2020 Preview

The Melbourne Vixens are looking for a huge 2020 Super Netball season and we've got all the info you need right here. 10 Jun 2020
Athlete, Olympian, personal trainer, corporate executive, mum of four: The family focus guiding a global fitness figure

Athlete, Olympian, personal trainer, corporate executive, mum of four: The family focus guiding a global fitness figure

Sydney will always have a special place in Samantha Clayton’s heart. 10 Jun 2020
Today's Matildas memory: When the lights go out in Vietnam

Today's Matildas memory: When the lights go out in Vietnam

When the lights went out in Vietnam during Olympic Qualification and the screen went black, players from the Australian side were heard yelling out, “keep playing!” 10 Jun 2020
Our favourite Matildas moments: Sam Kerr

Our favourite Matildas moments: Sam Kerr

Sam Kerr is an inspiration in virtually every way imaginable. She finishes off our series, celebrating each individual Matilda’s most amazing, amusing and important highlights. 10 Jun 2020
Our favourite Matildas moments: Alanna Kennedy

Our favourite Matildas moments: Alanna Kennedy

The towering defender (we're all about cliches here) is next up in our new series celebrating each individual Matilda’s most amazing, amusing and important highlights. 10 Jun 2020